SEROLOGICAL STUDY OF AVIAN ENCEPHALOMYELITIS IN LAYING HENS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF VACCINATION IN ALGERIA

N. Hammami Institute of Veterinary Science, University BLIDA
M. Bachir Pacha Institute of Veterinary Science, University BLIDA
A. Boukais Institute of Veterinary Science, University BLIDA
K. Rahal Institute of Veterinary Science, University BLIDA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15835/agrisp.v1i101.12718

Keywords: Avian encephalomyelitis, Hens, Economic, Vaccination, Algeria

Abstract

To determine if AE virus disease in laying hen farms in Algeria and to know the economic impact of vaccination, During the period from May 2014 to June 2015 ,sixteen farms with history of lowered egg productivity. 480 serums samples were tested for antibodies using commercial (Elisa) kits. For statistical analysis, Mann-Whitney test was for economic analysis, costs-benefits. Serological results revealed a percentage of 81.25% of positive seroconversion. At 5% degree of significance, economic analysis showed that vaccination against AE virus engenders economic benefits.

Published

2017-07-05

Issue

Vol. 101 No. 1-2 (2017): AGRICULTURA

Section

Research articles

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